Jane Fogus Stoker
October 26, 2023
CHARLOTTE – Jane Fogus Stoker, 95, died Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. A proud second-generation Charlotte native, Jane was born at old St. Peter’s Hospital in Fourth Ward on May 20, 1928 –– “Meck-Dec Day.” Her parents were the late Otway Carlisle Fogus and Ruby Grandy Fogus of Charlotte. Jane’s beloved husband of 49 years, Richard Wiley “Dick” Stoker, preceded her in death during the 2000 New Year’s weekend.
Jane is survived by her daughter, Luticia “Tish” Stoker Signet and her husband, John, of Lake Norman and her most immediate family circle that includes: Cherished great-granddaughter, Everett “Evie” Olivia Signet and her parents, Nicholas “Nick” and Elizabeth “Liz” Signet of Asheville; niece, Ellen Owens Heikes and her husband, Peter of Newland; and beloved great-nephew, Jay William Heikes and his wife Kira with their one-year-old Logan, all of Durham. Also surviving is Jane’s lifelong chosen-tribe of Charlotteans that includes treasured generations of the White, Lander, Keesler, Astin and Putnam families. Over decades Jane has continued special relationships with Dick’s nieces: Martha Carol “Twerpy” Brown Stromberg of Irwin, TN; Alex “Rusty” Brown of Lexington, VA; Suzy Brown Sumrall of Decatur, GA; Karen Griffin Tinsley of Charlotte; and their families.
A light-buffet celebration of Jane’s life, followed by a brief graveside dedication at Elmwood Cemetery for those who choose to join, is planned in Charlotte for early 2024 after the holiday season. A full obituary at that time will provide details.
Memorials to support causes dearest to Jane may be made to: The Ministry of Outreach & Justice/Myers Park Baptist Church, 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207; Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, P.O. Box 220287, Charlotte, NC 28222; and Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.
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I loved spending Wednesday evenings with Jane at Providence Baptist Church in Jim Stumps “Sunday school class”. We had a great group and I am so glad I got to know and spend time with such a kind and wonderful person. She was a dear friend. Remembering her with loving memories. Prayers for her family during this time.
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The first think I think of is how funny and sassy Ms Jane was. As a child/teenager I spent a lot of time with my friend Tish at Dick and Jane’s home. She was my absolute favorite Mom. What a wonderful life she lived. Tish was blessed for her to live well into her older years. RIP dear Jane?
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A wonderful dear lady. Blessings to her dear daughter.
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